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Donald Miller

Author of New York Times Bestsellers "Blue Like Jazz" and "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years"

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand and every year helps more than 3,000 business leaders clarify their brand message. Combined, Don’s books have spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestsellers list. His books include: Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and Scary Close. He co-wrote the major motion picture “Blue Like Jazz” which debuted at the SXSW Film Festival and was listed as one of the top four movies to get you through freshman year by USA Today. He has served on The Presidential Task Force for Fatherhood and Healthy Families, a joint effort between government and the private sector to rewrite the story of fatherlessness in America.

Don is widely considered one of the most entertaining and informative speakers in the world. His audiences are challenged to lean into their own story, creatively develop and execute the story of their team, and understand the story of their customers so they can serve them with passion. Don’s thoughts on story have deeply influenced leaders and teams for Pantene, Ford/Lincoln, Zaxby’s, Chick-fil-A, Steelcase, Intel, Prime Lending and thousands more.

Don lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Betsy, and their chocolate lab, Lucy.

Speech Topics

STORYBRAND FOR SALES TEAMS

When it comes to talking to their customers, many sales people are so close to their products or services they lose sight of effective ways in communicating and selling to their customers. Donald Miller — the CEO of StoryBrand and a New York Times Bestselling author of 3 books — knows how hard it is to communicate clearly and has helped hundreds of large and small businesses clarify their messaging. When you clarify your message, your website starts working for you, your sales force is better equipped, and your customers speak a viral message that spreads.

In Donald’s keynote, you will:
1. Learn a proven communication formula that has been used in thousands of major motion pictures.
2. See how this formula has been used by the world’s top brands in commercials, print ads and web-based marketing.
3. Discover how this framework can be applied to your sales process

The human brain is drawn to clarity and away from confusion. If customers are confused about what you offer, they’ll look past you for somebody who can say it clearly. Once you clarify your message, your company will begin to grow. Companies that clarify their messaging win in the marketplace.

STORYBRAND

When it comes to discussing their businesses, many people are so close to their products or services they do not know where to start. Donald Miller — the CEO of StoryBrand and a New York Times Bestselling author of three books — knows how hard it is to communicate clearly and has helped hundreds of large and small businesses clarify their messaging. With a clarified message, your website starts working for you, your team members are converted into a sales force, and your customers speak a viral message that spreads.

In Donald’s keynote, you will:
1. Learn a proven communication formula that has been used in thousands of major motion pictures.
2. See how this formula has been used by the world’s top brands in commercials, print ads and web-based marketing.
3. Discover how this framework can be applied to your company’s messaging.

The human brain is drawn to clarity and away from confusion. If customers are confused about what you offer, they’ll look past you for somebody who can say it clearly. Once you clarify your message, your company will begin to grow. Companies that clarify their messaging win in the marketplace.

WHAT IS THE HERO’S JOURNEY?

What does it mean to be a hero in a story? Well, it’s not what you think. Heroes are often flawed, filled with doubt and can feel overwhelmed. But to be a hero, there are three things we must do:
1. Never self identify as a victim.
2. Always face a challenge with honesty and passion.
3. Press on until the challenge set before us has been met.

Using stories from ancient literature and modern film, Don leaves the audience inspired and encouraged to lean in to their own journey.